‘Top business websites’ is a list of some of the best and most popular websites for businesses. There are many websites and portals on the internet that target businesses. The business websites included in this list have been selected due to a combination of factors such as popularity, alexa rank and most importantly, the value the website offers for other business users. The focus of the top business websites list is primarily on websites that target small to medium sized businesses.

1) Alibaba

www.alibaba.com

Alexa Ranking: 187

Page Rank: 7

Alibaba.com is one of the largest online B2B e-commerce websites in the world serving over 35 millions of users.  Alibaba is a listed company on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Alibaba has established itself as a leading trading platform connecting primarily Chinese companies with buyers across the world.  The website is particularly useful for companies looking for international outsourcing partners.

Languages: English, Chinese, Japanese

2) Forbes

www.Forbes.com

Alexa Ranking - 521
Page Rank: 5

Forbes is a leading source of business news and information covering a range of topics including technology, markets, entrepreneurs, leadership and personal finance. Forbes publishes lists of top businesses, billionaires, colleges, companies and many more. The top lists on the website are very popular on the internet. The website offers a range of information including advice for companies and latest international news.

3) Business Link

www.businesslink.gov.uk

Alexa Ranking – 11,833
Page Rank: 8

Business Link is a free online information and advice service for businesses. The website is run in partnership with the UK government and has been set up to provide resources and guidance to businesses. Although this website is relevant mainly for UK businesses only, it has been included towards the top of my list due to the quality information it offers.

It is linked to other local advice centres in UK and relevant government websites. It is a must for all businesses operating in England. The website covers useful information on all areas of running a business. It also consists of a business directory with a supplier matching service.

4) Entrepreneur

www.Entrepreneur.com

Alexa Ranking – 2,571
Page Rank: 7

Entrepreneur is an excellent resource for small businesses. It offers expert guidance and advice covering all areas of running a business. Articles and resources are categorised into starting a business, growing your business, business finance, sales and marketing, online business and so on.

The website also offers a number of tools for small businesses such as a collection of business and legal forms, calculators, guides and networking features.

5) Business.Com

www.Business.com

Alexa Ranking – 1,788
Page Rank: 7

Business.com offers guides, resources and articles for businesses. Information is offered categorised by industries. Most industries are covered from accounting, marketing, business travel to start up and retail. The website offers useful articles and guides for businesses across all industries.

6) Business Week

www.BusinessWeek.com

Alexa Ranking – 985
Page Rank: 8

Business week is an international website mainly targeting US, Europe and Asia. The websites offers news and analysis on issues concerning business. Main sections of the website include investing, companies, technology, innovation, management and small business. The website also consists of a business exchange section where businesses can join to discuss issues and share ideas.

7) Business Plans

www.bplans.com

Alexa Ranking: 13,767
Page Rank: 7

Bplans.com provides one of the largest collection of free sample business plans and other related business documents online. The website also offers helpful tools and guides for managing a business. The website provides practical advice on planning and operating a successful business. Key business questions are answered by a panel of experts who have answered more than 1,400 questions on the site.

The website also publishes a range of ‘how to’ articles for businesses and a collection of business blogs.

Biz JOurnals

www.BizJournals.com

Alexa Ranking – 1,353
Page Rank: 5

Biz journal is a business news website that primarily targets US. The website offers business news from around the country. News can be filtered by city and the main sections on the webiste include news, small business, sales and marketing, real estate, events and careers.

9) Yahoo! Finance

http://finance.yahoo.com

Alexa Ranking – 2
Page Rank: 8

Yahoo Finance is one of the leading finance portals on the internet. The website is an important resource for latest financial information. The website offers market rates, stock reports and in-depth reporting on a range of financial issues. The website offers financial tools including stock ticker, Interest rates, and market summary and currency rates. The website also publishes a range of information on personal finance including guides and advice on taxes, real estate, insurance and loans.

10) Business.gov

www.business.gov

Alexa Ranking - 27,174
Page Rank: 8

Businesss.gov is the official small business website of the US government. It is one of the most essential sources of information for any small business operating in the US or thinking of setting up operations in US. The website consists of detailed and up to date information on starting a business, registration and licensing, finance & taxes, expanding your business and all legal aspects of conducting business in US.

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